Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Realme V21
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Realme V21, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.